HIBISCUS
hibiscus
(noun) any plant of the genus Hibiscus
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
hibiscus (plural hibiscuses or hibisci)
A flower of the genus Hibiscus, especially Hibiscus syriacus, found in tropical to temperate regions, of some species used for making infusions/tea.
A cocktail made with champagne and cranberry juice.
Source: Wiktionary
Hi*bis"cus, n. Etym: [L., marsh mallow; cf. Gr. (Bot.)
Definition: A genus of plants (herbs, shrubs, or trees), some species of
which have large, showy flowers. Some species are cultivated in India
for their fiber, which is used as a substitute for hemp. See Althea,
Hollyhock, and Manoe.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition